Berkhamsted School Kings Road Berkhamsted Hertfordshire Data via plota.co.uk

26/00336/FUL - Full Planning Permission Approved

Proposal

Removal of a section of existing timber fencing along the school boundary and construction of new timber fencing to improve security and address public safety concerns. Data via plota.co.uk

View original council record ↗

Application progress

Received
13 Feb 2026
Validated
18 Feb 2026
Consultation
19 Feb 2026
Approved
13 Apr 2026

Approved on 13 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Dacorum
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Postcode
HP4 3AL
Received
13 Feb 2026
Validated
18 Feb 2026
Ward
Berkhamsted East
Parish
Berkhamsted Town Council
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Grant Permission/Consent
Decision date
13 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Barker Associates (Essex) Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14647581
Neighbours
19 Feb 2026
Site notice
7 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No
Dacorum
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#54 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Dacorum is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #66 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Dacorum decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #132 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #166 of 292
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #66 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #28 of 292
78%
Minor dwellings approved
133 decided (1-9 homes)
85%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
21 decided
1,137
Total decisions
125 refused in 2025